Translation of Slovak word "sedieť" to English
sedieť
/sedi̯et͡s/
Meaning
VerbTo be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks.
How to use
Imperfective stative verb (conjugation: sedím, sedíš, sedí, sedíme, sedíte, sedia; past: sedel; perfective: sadnúť si / posedieť). Governs locative of place with 'na' (sedieť na stoličke) or 'v' (sedieť v aute). Figuratively, it means to fit (oblečenie sedí) or to be imprisoned.
🇬🇧 English
sit
Example sentence
Sadnem si na lavičku.
I will sit on the bench.
Rada sedí v záhrade.
She likes to sit in the garden.
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Common phrases
- sedieť pri stole— to sit at the table
- sedieť so založenými rukami— to sit with folded arms / idle
- sedieť ako uliaty— to fit like a glove (of clothing)
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What does the Slovak word "sedieť" mean?▼
The Slovak word "sedieť" means "sit" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Sadnem si na lavičku." (which translates as "I will sit on the bench.").
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